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GAINESVILLE — Even when talks stalled and doubts crept in, Jim McElwain had his mind set on coaching the Florida Gators, no matter what it took. In the end, McElwain did his part to help end the standoff and strike a deal between UF and Colorado State University. In an age where coaches at big-time programs are paid like professional athletes, have large expense accounts, a courtesy car and have little need to carry a wallet, McElwain dug deep — to the tune of $2 million of his own hard-earned cash. McElwain was not going to let a $7.5 million buyout clause with CSU keep the Gators from getting their man and himself from making a massive leap in his coaching career. ...

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